Justin Riggliano: Big, Big, Big Bat

[Mariners_44]

So we trade Saunders because they are tired of him being injured, but then trade for a guy who missed most of last year due to injuries? #Jackism.

Let's follow Polars lead on this, RIGGLIANO isn't much more than an even swap with Saunders if anything. With that being said, this becomes a minor leaguer traded for Happ in the grand scheme of things. If we can still land another impact bat for RF then all things worked out. If we don't, then I find it a little concerning in the OF. Overall, I like where we are in our rotation, bullpen, and a majority of our lineup. We will compete for a playoff spot with this team, but could truly contend for a WS if we add one more impact bat.

 

[StanMarsh51]

The answer is in your question............

Year after year injuries popping up is different then one year.......

Except Ruggiano was on the DL twice in 2014, in addition to ending the 2012 season on the DL and another DL stint in August 2011.....so to think he's just had one year of injury concern is incorrect.

 

[NWinAZ]

One year mentioned doesn't mean that is his only season injured. Plus, a 32 year old coming off of ankle surgery isn't a safer bet than what Saunders went through.

 

[NWinAZ]

Except Ruggiano was on the DL twice in 2014, in addition to ending the 2012 season on the DL and another DL stint in August 2011.....so to think he's just had one year of injury concern is incorrect.

Thanks. I was posting when you posted this and you covered it before I could and with better information.

 

[SeattleCoug]

So we trade Saunders because they are tired of him being injured, but then trade for a guy who missed most of last year due to injuries? #Jackism.

I won't beat a dead horse but yea agreed

 

[cezero]

i hereby move to call our new outfielder ruggles (or riggles, for pv)

that was the name of my first cat

ruggles it is

 

[Tapey]

i hereby move to call our new outfielder ruggles (or riggles, for pv)

that was the name of my first cat

ruggles it is

So it has been decided, so it shall be.

 

[ehwq]

Maybe now they use Ackley in an Upton trade?

 

[ehwq]

Maybe now they use Ackley in an Upton trade?

and sign Aoki. Upton,Jackson,Aoki would be pretty solid.

 

[cezero]

i hereby move to call our new outfielder ruggles (or riggles, for pv)

that was the name of my first cat

ruggles it is

nevermind. the "gg" in his name is pronounced "j"

rujjles just sounds weird.

 

[Banned 10x]

i hereby move to call our new outfielder ruggles (or riggles, for pv)

that was the name of my first cat

ruggles it is

Looking forward to the Ruggles bobblehead doll

 

[gowazzu02]

Espn radio on the drive in mentioned Seth Smith in a platoon with Rugs. Now that SD has a dearth of outfielders he could be had pretty cheaply I would think.

Then you play rugs vs lefties who he hits well, smith vs righties who he hits well and you've got yourself a nice little RF situation.

 

[gowazzu02]

add to the platoon talk. Rugs 836 OPS vs lefties, Smith 815 ops v righties

 

[cezero]

the Matt Kemp trade is in jeopardy of getting voided...arthritis in his hips

 

[cezero]

add to the platoon talk. Rugs 836 OPS vs lefties, Smith 815 ops v righties

z trying to be beane is a frightening proposition to me

seems like it could work well, but...yeah

 

[gowazzu02]

z trying to be beane is a frightening proposition to me

seems like it could work well, but...yeah

Line up is pretty set, dont need the rf to come in and carry the offense. Just literally be league average and we'd be swimming in gravy.

1.Jackson
2. Ackley/SS/RF
3. Cano
4. Cruz
5. Seags
6.. Lomo
7. Zunino
8. Ackley/SS/RF
9.Ackley/SS/RF

 

[cezero]

Line up is pretty set...

in theory